Core Insights - Enbridge Inc. reported strong second quarter 2025 financial results, reaffirming its financial guidance for the year and highlighting a robust project backlog exceeding $30 billion across its business segments [2][3][10] Financial Performance - GAAP earnings attributable to common shareholders for Q2 2025 were $2.2 billion or $1.00 per share, an increase from $1.8 billion or $0.86 per share in Q2 2024 [9][10] - Adjusted earnings for Q2 2025 were $1.4 billion or $0.65 per share, compared to $1.2 billion or $0.58 per share in the same period last year [9][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 increased by 7% to $4.6 billion from $4.3 billion in Q2 2024 [9][10] - Cash provided by operating activities was $3.2 billion, up from $2.8 billion in Q2 2024 [9][10] - Distributable cash flow (DCF) remained stable at $2.9 billion compared to the same period in 2024 [9][10] Business Segments Overview Liquids Pipelines - Mainline volumes averaged 3.0 million barrels per day (mmbpd) in Q2 2025, with ongoing optimization projects and expansions [4][10] - Liquids earnings for Q2 2025 demonstrated the business's ability to deliver consistent results despite market fluctuations [4][10] Gas Transmission - Expansion projects include a sanctioned increase of Texas Eastern Transmission by up to 160 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) and an upsized Traverse Pipeline from 1.75 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) to 2.5 bcf/d [5][10] - The Aitken Creek gas storage facility in British Columbia is undergoing a 40 billion cubic feet (bcf) expansion to support LNG demand [6][10] Gas Distribution - Settlements in Ontario and Ohio align with the company's guidance, with additional rate cases expected in Utah and North Carolina [7][10] Renewable Power - The Clear Fork Solar project, a $0.9 billion investment expected to generate 600 MW, has been sanctioned and is backed by a long-term agreement with Meta [8][10] Financial Outlook - The company reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance for adjusted EBITDA between $19.4 billion and $20.0 billion and DCF per share between $5.50 and $5.90 [16][10] - Enbridge's annual investment capacity is projected at $10 billion, supporting its $32 billion backlog and long-term growth opportunities [10][21] Strategic Developments - Enbridge closed a 12.5% equity investment in the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system for $0.7 billion, enhancing Indigenous community involvement [28][10] - The company is focused on disciplined capital allocation, with a current Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 4.7x, below its target range [9][20]